mental health

Overthinking: When Thoughts Become a Burden Instead of a Tool

Overthinking is often misunderstood as a sign of intelligence, awareness, or careful decision-making. Many people even take pride in being “deep thinkers.” But in clinical practice, overthinking is rarely helpful—it is mentally exhausting, emotionally draining, and often counterproductive. What starts as an attempt to gain clarity slowly turns into a cycle of confusion, doubt, and …

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Why patients with mania or hypomania cannot realize they are ill

Why Patients in Hypomania Say ‘I’m Fine’—Even When They’re Not

What Is Impaired Judgment in Mania and Hypomania? One of the most confusing and painful things for families is this question: “If they are educated and intelligent, why can’t they see they are unwell?” The answer is impaired judgment. This is not stubbornness, ego, or denial on purpose. It is a core medical symptom of …

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He’s Always Alone, Not Studying, Not Working — Is It Laziness or Something Deeper?

A mother recently sat across from me in my clinic, her voice trembling with worry: “Doctor, my son just stays locked in his room all day. He doesn’t study, doesn’t work, barely eats, and when we ask him to do something, he gets irritated or angry. Is this just laziness or something else?” If you’ve …

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Health anxiety patient worrying over medical reports and internet search results

Precautions and Self-Help for Health Anxiety (Illness Anxiety Disorder)

🔍 What Does Health Anxiety Look Like in Real Life? Let’s look at a few real-world examples of how it shows up: 👤 Ravi, 34, IT Professional He checks his blood pressure 6–8 times a day. Bought his own machine. Keeps comparing readings. If it goes slightly up, he panics, googles symptoms, and books another …

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